Praise Her Works by Penina Adelman

Praise Her Works by Penina Adelman

This rich collection celebrates 23 biblical women, from the familiar Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, and Esther, to the more mysterious Hatzlelponi mother of Samson) and the unnamed “Wife of Ovadiah.” Based on the 13th-century Yemenite Midrash ha-Gadol (literally, the Great Midrash)—a work only partially translated into English and, until now, virtually unknown to American Jews—this new volume presents stories, commentaries, original monologues, and discussion topics touching upon the lives of Jewish women today. Penina Adelman became captivated by Midrash ha-Gadol while seeking a new ritual to perform before her daughter’s bat mitzvah. She eventually enlisted a group of writers to join her in studying the midrash. These women agreed to step inside the Bible and “become” some of their ancestors. The resulting book is an unusual encounter among remarkable biblical women— from different time periods and walks of life—who are able to converse directly with one another and the reader. As the writers probe the hearts and minds of the biblical characters, they provide an insightful, behind-the-scenes look into the relationships of women whose feelings and actions have inspired readers throughout the ages. This book is a beautiful example of the way today’s scholars are using midrash to weave together Jewish tradition and modern society. In the original Yemenite midrash, each of the women is linked to a line from the poem in Proverbs, “Eishet Chayil” (Women of Valor)—the poem often sung at Jewish weddings by the groom to the bride and at the traditional Shabbat table by a husband to his wife, and recited at a Jewish woman’s funeral. In this new book, the reader is invited to experience the blending of the familiar poem with the previously unexplored treasure trove of Midrash ha-Gadol and the new voices for each character. This extraordinary combination makes it ideal for Jewish educators, teen and adult study groups, readers of midrash, and scholars in the fields of women’s studies and contemporary spirituality. It also makes a lovely gift for brides, mothers, and grandmothers.

"Adelman is to be congratulated for recovering a little-known medieval text and simultaneously creating a remarkable work of modern midrash"—Religion Bookline
"High praise to Adelman for this new collection. For general collections, high school collections, havurot and study groups, Rosh Chodesh groups."—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

Penina Adelman lives in Boston, where she is a Scholar-In-Residence at the Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. Her first book, Miriam's Well, helped launch the Rosh Hodesh movement, which today involves thousands of American Jewish women. She is the author of The Bible from Alef to Tav, a finalist for the 1999 National Jewish Picture Book Award. Most recently, she is the co-author of The Girl's Guide, The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook for Coming of Age.

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ISBN 13	9780827608238
ISBN 10	0827608233
Titel	Praise Her Works
Autor	Penina Adelman
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Jewish Publication Society
Erscheinungsjahr	2005-08-01
Seitenanzahl	180
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.